Rebellious Desire

By: Julie Garwood

Narrated by: Anne Flosnik

Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Of all the dukes in England, Jered Marcus Benton, the Duke of Bradford, was the wealthiest, most handsome - and most arrogant. And of all London’s ladies, he wanted the tender obedience of only one: Caroline Richmond.

She was a ravishing beauty from Boston, with a mysterious past and a fiery spirit. Drawn to the powerful duke, undeterred by his presumptuous airs, Caroline was determined to win his lasting love. But Bradford would bend to no woman - until a deadly intrigue drew them enticingly close. Now, united against a common enemy, they would discover the power of the magnificent attraction that brought them together…a desire born in danger, but destined to flame into love!

©1991 Julie Garwood (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

I've enjoyed all of her books wish there was more

I have not only her books but all of her aub idle books laugh cry took me away

Love Julie Garwood.

This is not my favorite book by Julie but it was good to listen to it. My favorites are The Bride, The Lion's Lady, and The Secret. I hope the rest of her books come out on audio.

I Didn't Want It To End!

"Rebellious Desire" is the first book in a very long time I enjoyed so much I didn't want it to end. It's intriguing, funny, mysterious, filled with sexual tension, has great dialogue, and amazing scenes.

It begins in England in 1788, when Caroline is only 4 years old, immediately capturing your attention with the events that take place. Later in 1802, 18 year old Caroline, returns to England at her fathers request, after living in Boston for the last 14 years with her Aunt, Uncle and Cousins. On the road to see her father, Caroline, her cousin Charity, and a BIG black man named Benjamin hear gun shots and Caroline thwarts an attempted robbery/murder. As she ministers to the gun-shot victim, she hears someone ride up; none other than Jered Marcus Benton, the Duke of Bradford, who holds a gun on her, as she holds a gun on him, and they argue about who will put their gun away first. The events that follow are hilarious.

The characters are likable, although I would have liked to slap some sense into the arrogant, stubborn Duke of Bradford, at times...but with Julie Garwood's superb writing and Anne Flosnik's excellent narration, you can imagine how infuriating it would be for a Duke, the most powerful title in England, just under a Prince, to be opposed by a strong-willed girl from the colonies. Even though the Duke is overbearing, you can understand it, because of his Title and what it means to be a Duke in England...it just doesn't mean that much to Caroline. As you are drawn into the story, you can understand, due to back-grounds of the characters, how misunderstandings abound.

Although this is one of Ms Garwood's older books I enjoyed it more than her later ones, and would like to see a follow-up of their family...the Duke and Caroline with children: girls with her feisty personality, and his heir and a spare...more about Charity and Paul and the other cousins from Boston.

It's well worth a credit, but I'm overjoyed to get it for $4.95. I highly recommend it.

must have if your a garwood fan

love the action, very good dialog, bad guys get what they deserve and the love interest is the icing on the cake i make it a habit to listen to this one at least once every 6 months

Narrator is bad

I loved Julie Garwood back when I was in my 20's so I don't know if this book didn't age well or the narrator ruined it for me. All I know is that skipped most if it because of the narration. Maybe I need to read her physical book again.

enjoyed this book

miss garwood did a good job with this book. i liked that it wasn't predictable as most of these types of books are. however the intimate scenes between to main characters could have been a bit more erotic or at the very least a bit more descriptive. the story it self was okay not a keep you in suspense story but it was entertaining for which when it comes to these types of books entertainment and a light story is what the reader is looking for i'm assuming, as it is for me
i'm not at all fond of this narrator but in this book she is far less annoying than in other books she reads.

as always

I have never found books by Julie Garwood anything but outstanding.
Love her story lines and her characters.

Good Story-would like different narrator

I thought the story was sweet if you like Garwood's books; however, I am not a fan of Flosnik as a narrator. If you can get past the narration, it could be worth your credit.

Reader annoying

The Reader has a Strange accent and her voice does not seem to fit characters in my opinion

GOOD STORY POOR NARRATIONS

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Maybe!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Millford and Charity!

What didn’t you like about Anne Flosnik’s performance?

It was poor at best. She is not a very good narrator. Her accents are all wrong.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

It shouldn't be a movie!!